![Alec Baldwin cries after case dismissed, Hilaria and Alec hug](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/07/1200/675/Alec-Baldwin-court-case-dismissed.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Alec Baldwin got very emotional when his "Rust" case was dismissed on Friday, July 12. (Ramsay de Give/Pool Photo via AP; RAMSAY DE GIVE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
This is a special edition of the Fox News Entertainment Newsletter.
CASE DISMISSED - Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case in stunning victory for actor.
‘SELF-ABSORBED’ - Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting trial: Reality show is a ‘terrible PR blunder,’ expert says.
TUG AT HEARTSTRINGS - Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting trial: Female-heavy jury may be more 'sympathetic' to defense, expert says.
![Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria Baldwin leave District Court](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/07/1200/675/Alec-Baldwin-Rust-Trial-Shooting-Day-3-Pool_43.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria was with him in court throughout the trial. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)
COURTROOM SHOCKER - Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting trial hangs in the balance after major disclosure.
BALDWIN TRIAL - Jury will hear actor urge wife to visit for a 'good time' just after shooting.
![Alec Baldwin speaks with his wife Hilaria Baldwin during his trial](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/07/1200/675/Alec-Baldwin-Rust-Trial-Shooting-Day-5_08.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
The actor was facing up to 18 months behind bars if found guilty. (RAMSAY DE GIVE/Pool via REUTERS)
BALDWIN'S DAY IN COURT - Fatal timeline in the Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting that led to actor’s involuntary manslaughter charge.
GUN SAFETY RULES - Alec Baldwin 'Rust' trial: Defense argues gun safety rules don’t apply to an actor playing a movie role.
'INCREDIBLY RISKY' - Experts reveal key misstep that could blow up Alec Baldwin's defense.
![Alec Baldwin arrives to attend his manslaughter trial](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/07/1200/675/Alec-Baldwin-Rust-Trial-Shooting-Day-4_11.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Prosecutors argued that under New Mexico law, the actor was responsible for the safety of his firearm. (REUTERS/Ramsay de Give/Pool)
GAME CHANGER - Alec Baldwin 'Rust' trial: Judge makes major ruling in actor's favor.
ALEC IN COURT - Alec Baldwin saunters into court for pretrial hearing.
![Alec Baldwin departs court alongside his wife Hilaria after his involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed in Santa Fe, New Mexico.](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/07/1200/675/Alec-Baldwin-Rust-Trial-Shooting-Day-5_54.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Alec Baldwin departs court alongside his wife Hilaria after his involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital )
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA